Louisiana-Pacific Raises Quarterly Dividend 7% to $0.30 Per Share
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the first quarter of 2026, up from $0.28 per share. The increase comes as the building products manufacturer navigates a challenging market environment.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 7% increase from the previous quarterly payout of $0.28 per share. Read more dividend announcements.
The Nashville-based building products manufacturer, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LPX, distributed $78 million in cash dividends during 2025. The company also repurchased 0.6 million shares for $61 million during the year, leaving $177 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.
| Dividend Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.30 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.28 per share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Record Date | To be announced |
| Ex-Dividend Date | To be announced |
| Payment Date | To be announced |
Full Year 2025 Financial Performance
Louisiana-Pacific reported net income of $146 million for 2025, down $275 million from the prior year. Net income per diluted share was $2.08, a decrease of $3.81 per diluted share. Adjusted diluted earnings per share came in at $2.65, down $3.23 from the previous year.
Consolidated net sales decreased $233 million to $2.7 billion. Siding net sales increased 8% to $1.7 billion, while OSB net sales fell $352 million to $832 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $436 million, down $252 million year-over-year.
Cash provided by operating activities was $382 million, a decrease of $223 million from the prior year. The company invested $291 million in capital expenditures during 2025 and ended the year with total liquidity of approximately $1 billion.
2026 Outlook
For the first quarter of 2026, Louisiana-Pacific expects siding net sales of approximately $350 million to $355 million, representing a 12% decline year-over-year. The company projects siding adjusted EBITDA of $80 million to $85 million, with a 23% margin. OSB adjusted EBITDA is expected to post a $25 million to $30 million loss.
For the full year 2026, the company forecasts siding net sales of approximately $1.7 billion, up 2% from 2025, with siding adjusted EBITDA of $450 million at a 26% margin. OSB operations are expected to reach breakeven, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $430 million. Capital expenditures are projected at approximately $400 million.